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Tyler Johnson—Helping to Assure Client Projects Run Smoothly
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Tyler Johnson—Helping to Assure Client Projects Run Smoothly

As a project manager focused on audiovisual solutions at Pearl Technology, Tyler Johnson manages all primary communication between stakeholders on assigned projects. In this role, he assists with day-to-day executions—making necessary changes, preparing materials, and updating clients and technicians on the status of projects to ensure everything runs smoothly. Tyler is also responsible for scheduling each aspect of a project, including goals and deadlines, to minimize potential risks associated with exceeding budgets or timelines.

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May 8, 2024
One Disaster Recovery Tip
Cybersecurity

One Disaster Recovery Tip That Could Save Your Business

Imagine crafting a piece of ransomware, a masterpiece designed to stealthily penetrate defenses, encrypting everything in its path, rendering data inaccessible to its rightful owners. The attack begins with phishing emails, exploiting software vulnerabilities, or brute-forcing weak passwords. Once inside, the ransomware spreads like wildfire, encrypting files, databases, and backups, ensuring the victim’s desperation.

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April 29, 2024
Pearl Technology Supports the IT Workforce Accelerator Program Anthony Mini
Media & Announcements

Pearl Technology Supports the IT Workforce Accelerator Program

Anthony Mini, Pearl Technology’s President and Chief Information Security Officer, was recently interviewed by WCBU Peoria regarding the IT Workforce Accelerator Program and jobs in the IT sector. IT Workforce Accelerator is funded by a grant and partners with Illinois Central College, Bradley University, and Eureka College to help provide the IT skills needed for jobs in the IT sector. Mini said this program can help meet surging job growth requirements locally and nationally.

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April 10, 2024
Pearl Technology's Anthony Mini Featured on Week-TV News Cybersecurity
Media & Announcements

Pearl Technology’s Anthony Mini Featured on Week-TV News

AT&T recently announced 73 million past and current account holders had personal information exposed to the dark web, with 89% of those impacted no longer customers. Anthony Mini discussed the AT&T data breach with WEEK-TV 25’s news team, saying the increase in data breaches and attacks where personal data is exposed has become “old news” to some… and that’s a problem.

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April 9, 2024
Tips to Help Protect Your Data
Cybersecurity

Tips to Help Protect Your Data

Given the recent AT&T data breach, Anthony Mini recommends the following:
1. Monitor your accounts with identity protection services.
2. Check the status of your e-mail accounts that have been exposed to other breaches using the website: https://haveibeenpwned.com/.
3. Never re-use a password from one account to another.
4. Create strong passwords using the passphrase approach by mixing multiple words together, then adding a number and special character.
5. Use a password manager if you don’t want to think about passwords anymore.
6. Use Multifactor Authentication on all important accounts.
7. Take advantage of credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts. Thanks to a federal law, these services are available for free. Here’s what you should know: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2018/09/free-credit-freezes-are-here.

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April 9, 2024
Data Center Colocation Services
Data Centers

The Most Overlooked Benefit of Colocation Services

Facing an ever-changing digital terrain, companies urgently need robust IT solutions that promise not only efficiency but ironclad resilience and scalable growth as well. Among the myriad services available, colocation stands out for its multifaceted advantages. However, there’s one benefit that often goes unnoticed despite its significant impact—the strategic advantage of network connectivity diversity.

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March 27, 2024
Pearl Technology Hosts Operation Boomerang Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Pearl Technology Hosts Operation Boomerang

Those who attended today’s Operation Boomerang at Peoria’s Riverfront Museum learned some practical tips to stay safe from scammers. The event, which was geared toward protecting seniors from cybercrime, had a great turnout, and attendees walked away with information they can use.

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March 25, 2024